KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 14 -- Shopping malls in downtown Johor Bahru are undergoing major makeovers as retailers brace for an expected surge in visitors once the Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link begins operations in 2027.

But industry observers say the boost may not be evenly felt across the retail sector.

Channel News Asia (CNA)reported that Johor Bahru City Square - long a favourite among Singaporean day-trippers - is currently being revamped in phases, with new retail layouts, refreshed interiors and plans for an adjoining hotel.

The upgrade is expected to be completed by late 2027 as the mall positions itself to capture cross-border traffic.

The report further stated that retail analysts say the RTS link, together with t...